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Art History

Contact Information

Website http://visarts.ucsd.edu
Email vis-phd@ucsd.edu
Campus Office Mandeville 227
Phone (858) 822-3882
Fax (858) 534-8651
Mailing Address 9500 Gilman Dr, Mail Code: 0327
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA, 92093-0327

Basic Admissions Information

For specific admissions requirements, contact the department using the information above.

Admissions Term Fall quarter admission only.
GRE GRE general test required.
GRE Subject Test GRE subject test not required.
TOEFL or IELTS Exam The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted year at a university-level institution in a country where English is the official language.
Letters of Recommendation Three (3) required. Accepts online letters only.
Statement of Purpose Requirements

Online Statement of Purpose Only
750-1000 word limit, not to exceed 3 pages

Specific Program Requirements See "Notes" section below for each major.

Degrees and Majors

Major Art History, Theory and Criticism
Degrees Ph.D.
Major Code VA76
Application Deadline January 11
Specializations Ancient or Medieval Art; Renaissance or Early Modern Art; Modern or Contemporary Art; Media Studies; Non-Western Art.
Notes Writing Sample required. Can be MA Thesis or an expanded student paper, and should best showcase your research and writing abilities. The Department is currently developing an online system in which writing sample must be submitted electronically. Continue to check our website for updates and instructions, http://visarts.ucsd.edu/node/view/293.

 
Major Art History, Theory and Criticism with a concentration in Art Practice
Degrees Ph.D.
Major Code VA77
Application Deadline January 11
Notes Writing sample and portfolio REQUIRED. Writing sample can be M.A. thesis or extended student paper, and should best showcase your research and writing abilities. The Department is currently developing an online system in which writing sample and portfolio must be submitted electronically. Continue to check our website for updates and instructions, http://visarts.ucsd.edu/node/view/293.

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